Pair of Alcides odontes, Zodiac Moth in a Black Frame

Species Name: Alcides odontes Common Name: Zodiac MothOrigin: Papua Size: 8" x 10" Black Shadow Box Frame Made in Australia The Zodiac moth is a beautiful day-flying moth often mistaken for a swallowtail butterfly.They are very social and are not easily scared of humans. Mostly found in the rainforests in North Queensland Australia, they spend most of their time looking for flowers to sip it's nectar. the underside of the wing is as beautiful as the front side, with a slight touch of iridescence. A moth not to be missed for your collection. The scientific name is Alcides odontes of the Uraniidae family.